Pedernales River Chili With Duck Recipe

Name: Pedernales River Chili With Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons bacon drippings; 4 lbs duck breasts, filets coarsely ground; 1 large onion, coarsely ground; 2 -3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cups boiling water; 1 (32 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 4 tablespoons ground hot red chili peppers; 2 tablespoons ground mild red chili peppers; 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons bacon drippings
4 lbs duck breasts, filets coarsely ground
1 large onion, coarsely ground
2 -3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups boiling water
1 (32 ounce) can whole tomatoes
4 tablespoons ground hot red chili peppers
2 tablespoons ground mild red chili peppers
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans

1
Melt the bacon drippings in a large saute pan over medim-high heat.
2
Add the meat to the pan.
3
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally until the meat is evenly browned.
4
Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent.
5
Stir in the salt, oregano, cumin, water and tomatoes.
6
Gradually stir in the ground chile.
7
This is a spicy, but not blazing hot, recipe.
8
Try it with all the chile the first time; you can always cut down the next time if you want to.
9
Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
10
Stir occasionally.
11
Add the kidney beans after all is cooked.
12
Let them heat in in the chili before you serve it or turn it off if you are not serving it right way.

1321

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons bacon drippings, 4 lbs duck breasts, filets coarsely ground, 1 large onion, coarsely ground, 2 -3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pedernales River Chili With Duck falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pedernales River Chili With Duck

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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